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Evaluation of a Yoga Intervention for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Yoga treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Completed, enrolled 108 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objective of this preliminary randomized controlled clinical trial is to establish efficacy and feasibility of a yoga-based treatment for PTSD in military veterans as compared to a delayed yoga treatment (waitlist control) group. Secondary objectives are to evaluate PTSD characteristics that may also be improved with the treatment and acceptability and compliance with the treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The 10-week Kripalu-style yoga treatment will consist of 20 biweekly 90-minute group training/practice sessions. In addition, subjects will also receive CD's and written instructions for the daily 15-minute sessions, which they will use to guide them through the yoga procedures to be done at home.